Christian Acosta
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Summary
Hello, my name is Christian Acosta. I am a communications professional with full-time experience working for a communications contractor. I am highly proficient with computers and web-based applications, a fast learner, and dependable in the field. I maintain a clean background, have reliable transportation, and own the tools required for low-voltage work.
I have supported projects for clients including NASA/JPL, Hathaway, McCarthy, Swinerton, and others. I currently hold my BICSI RCDD, OSP, and INST1 certifications. My long-term goals are continued professional growth within the telecommunications and infrastructure industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator
Cal Coast Telecom
07.2024 - Current
- Design assist and design build projects based on incoming RFP's. Create narratives and conceptual takeoffs of low voltage systems for stakeholder review.
- Developed comprehensive OSP cable design and low voltage design packages adhering to BICSI standards, ensuring optimized system performance and compliance with industry regulations.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
Project Coordinator / Junior Designer & Estimator
BEI Construction
11.2022 - 05.2024
- As a PC & Junior Design/ Estimator my responsibilities included : Designed and Project takeoffs for open spec low voltage systems which includes structured cabling (CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A), OSP (MMF,SMF,RG11,50-500 pair cabling), ER/TR/EF/MPOE, CCTV systems, AV systems.
- I started BEI with my first few months as a field technician my responsibilities included: Installation, termination, test and labeling of Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, RG-6, RG-11 cables, Install, terminate test OSP Single-mode and Mulit-mode fiber cables ,Installation of J-hook and overhead tray pathways ,Installation of Composite cabling and card readers, Installation of CCTV Cameras, Rack and Stack network equipment, TR room build out and mounting, Grounding and Bonding.
- All work done per code and BICSI Standards
- As built documentation
- Bluebeam Markups.
- Design and Field Engineering of Grounding and bonding pathways of multi-story building tenants
Junior Design Consultant
Icarus Consulting
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Blueprints/plans take off's, cable counts, create spreadsheets with collected data, Bluebeam mark ups, As- Builts, Submittal packages
- Junior Designer for campus OSP cabling which includes MMF, SMF, RG11 and high pair copper cabling.
- Junior Designer for structured cabling, CCTV and Access Control System.
- Responsible for job walks and smaller structured cabling installations 25-100 cable suite jobs
- MAC work, Backbone installation.
- Design Assist, Design engineering of low voltage systems such as structured cabling, fiber backbone, CCTV systems and Access control systems.
- Create spreadsheets for data collection on a customer/ project basis for design and narrative conceptual takeoffs.
- Assist in specification creation and implementation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Osos High School
Rancho Cucamonga05-2023
Skills
- BICSI RCDD
- BICSI OSP
- BICSI INST1
Timeline
Estimator
Cal Coast Telecom
07.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator / Junior Designer & Estimator
BEI Construction
11.2022 - 05.2024
Junior Design Consultant
Icarus Consulting
01.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Los Osos High School
Personal Information
Title: Telecommunications Professional
Hobbies and Interests
- Golfing
- Fishing
- Pickleball
- Dirtbike Riding
- Church
- Concerts